Gold Label 517e Sunburst w/cream pickguard

The Taylor Gold Label 517e Sunburst is a premium acoustic-electric guitar that blends classic looks with innovative craftsmanship. Featuring a warm vintage-style sunburst and cream pickguard, this Grand Pacific body shape delivers a unique voice — rounder, warmer, and more broken-in compared to a traditional dreadnought. With a torrefied Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the 517e produces a rich, woody tone full of warmth and midrange depth. Taylor’s V-Class bracing ensures impressive sustain, projection, and perfect intonation, making this guitar a true stage and studio standout.

Key Features & Highlights

• Body Style: Grand Pacific slope-shouldered design — warm, round tonal response with vintage character
• Top: Torrefied Sitka spruce — enhanced sweetness, responsiveness, and aged tone right out of the case
• Back & Sides: Solid mahogany — warm, balanced sound with strong midrange focus
• Bracing: Taylor V-Class — boosts sustain, volume, and overall clarity
• Neck: Satin-finish Taylor neck with patented Action Control Neck™ joint for precise adjustments
• Aesthetic Details: Sunburst finish, cream pickguard, cream binding, script Taylor logo, and Crest inlays
• Hardware: Nickel tuners, Honduran rosewood bridge with Indian rosewood pins
• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC for natural, dynamic amplified sound
• Included: Deluxe British Cocoa hardshell case

Tone & Playing Feel
Expect a warm, broken-in sound with a round low end, rich mids, and smooth trebles. The Grand Pacific design offers a unique tonal personality that works beautifully for strumming, singer-songwriter styles, and ensemble playing. Combined with V-Class bracing, the 517e delivers long sustain and accurate intonation across the neck.

Ideal For
Players seeking a professional-grade acoustic-electric with vintage slope-shoulder styling, premium tonewoods, and Taylor’s unmatched playability. The Gold Label 517e Sunburst is perfect for live performance, recording, and everyday inspiration.